sunjoe SWJ805E, Operator'S Manual

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Specific Safety Rules 

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WARNING!

 SHOCK HAZARD! – To protect yourself 

from electrocution, do not operate the electric pole + chain 

saw within 50 ft (15 m) of overhead wires. Failure to follow this 

instruction could result in severe personal injury.

Operating Tips for Pole Chain Saws

•  Note the extension cord's location relative to the tool. 

While operating the pole chain saw, be careful not to trip 

over the cord.

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Keep the cord away from the chain and the operator at  

all times.

•  Keep children, animals, and bystanders a safe distance 

away from the pole chain saw and extension cord.

•  Only the pole chain saw operator should be in the 

work area.

•  Do not use the pole chain saw to cut down trees.
•  Always use two hands when operating the pole chain saw. 

Grip the pole chain saw securely with one hand on the 

trigger and the other hand on the pole.

•  Before starting the pole chain saw, make sure that the saw 

chain is not in contact with any object.

•  Do not allow the pole chain saw to make contact with 

grounded objects such as pipes, fences, and metal posts.

•  Do not force the pole chain saw while cutting. Apply light 

pressure. It will perform more effectively and safely if it is 

used at the rate for which it was designed.

•  Use extreme caution when cutting a limb that is under 

tension. When wood tension is released, the limb could 

spring back and strike the operator, causing severe injury 

or death.

• 

Do not carry a plugged-in unit. Carry the pole chain saw 

from one place to another with the unit unplugged. During 

transport, hold the pole at its balance point (close to the 

saw end), with the guide bar and chain facing to the rear. 

When transporting or storing the pole chain saw, always fit 

the guide bar cover.

•  Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pole chain 

saw. Small branches may catch in the chain and be 

whipped towards the operator, which could pull the 

operator off balance.

Operating Tips for Chain Saws

•  Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when 

the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, 

make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A 

moment of inattention while operating the chain saw  

may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with  

the saw chain.

•  Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear 

handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the 

chain saw with a reversed hand configuration increases 

the risk of personal injury and should never be done.

•  Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. If you are 

using the chain saw every day under normal conditions, 

you can be exposed to a noise level of 85 dB (A) or higher. 

Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and 

feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will 

reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental 

contact with the saw chain.

•  Do not operate the chain saw in a tree. Operation of a 

chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.

•  Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw 

only when standing on a fixed, secure and level surface. 

Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause 

a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.

• 

When cutting a limb that is under tension, be cautious 

of spring back. When the tension in the wood fibers is 

released, the spring-loaded limb may strike the operator 

and/or throw the chain saw out of control.

•  Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. 

The slender material may catch the saw chain and be 

whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

•  Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw 

switched off and away from your body. When transporting 

or storing the chain saw, always fit the guide bar cover. 

Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood 

of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.

•  Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and 

changing accessories. An improperly tensioned or poorly 

lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance 

for kickback.

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Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. 

Greasy, oily handles are slippery and can cause loss  

of control.

•  Cut wood only. Do not use the chain saw for any other 

purpose. For example, do not use the chain saw to cut 

plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Using 

the chain saw in these incorrect ways could result in 

serious damage to you and your tool.